Springtime Babies

{goslings at Falls Park}

Emily said,
“I think ducklings are lovely.”

“Yes,” said Little Bear,
“and owlets are nice, too.
Owl says they are.”

Emily laughed.
“Oh,” she said,
“I love all little animals.”

“Me, too,” said Little Bear.
—Little Bear’s Friends by Else Holmelund Minarik